Actinidia vitifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitifolia
ID:
520037
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Y.Wu
Source:
cmp
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Fl. Yunnanica 1: 59 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519369
Common Names
- Vine-leaved Kiwi Vine
- Vine-leaved Silver Vine
- Vine-leaved Cat Powder
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Actinidia vitifolia (also called Grape-Leaved Kiwi, among many other common names) is a deciduous, woody, climbing vine native to the mountains of central and southern China. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. The fruits are edible and have a bright red skin and white flesh. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows best in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Actinidia vitifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make tea and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actinidia vitifolia has white, fragrant flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actinidia vitifolia is a deciduous, woody vine that can grow up to 10 m (33 ft) in length. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Actinidia vitifolia
Actinidia vitifolia is native to China.
Actinidia vitifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinidia vitifolia?
Actinidia vitifolia
What is the common name of Actinidia vitifolia?
Grape Kiwi
Where is Actinidia vitifolia native to?
China
Species in the Actinidia genus
Actinidia persicina, Actinidia acuminata, Actinidia arguta, Actinidia callosa, Actinidia chengkouensis, Actinidia chinensis, Actinidia chrysantha, Actinidia cylindrica, Actinidia eriantha, Actinidia farinosa, Actinidia fasciculoides, Actinidia fortunati, Actinidia fulvicoma, Actinidia glauco-callosa, Actinidia grandiflora, Actinidia hemsleyana, Actinidia henryi, Actinidia holotricha, Actinidia hubeiensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia jijiangensis, Actinidia kolomikta, Actinidia laevissima, Actinidia lanceolata, Actinidia latifolia, Actinidia liangguangensis, Actinidia lijiangensis, Actinidia linguiensis, Actinidia longicarpa, Actinidia macrosperma, Actinidia melanandra, Actinidia melliana, Actinidia obovata, Actinidia pentapetala, Actinidia pilosula, Actinidia polygama, Actinidia rongshuiensis, Actinidia rubricaulis, Actinidia rubus, Actinidia rudis, Actinidia rufa, Actinidia rufotricha, Actinidia sabiifolia, Actinidia sorbifolia, Actinidia stellatopilosa, Actinidia strigosa, Actinidia styracifolia, Actinidia suberifolia, Actinidia tetramera,
Species in the Actinidiaceae family
Actinidia persicina, Actinidia acuminata, Actinidia arguta, Actinidia callosa, Actinidia chengkouensis, Actinidia chinensis, Actinidia chrysantha, Actinidia cylindrica, Actinidia eriantha, Actinidia farinosa, Actinidia fasciculoides, Actinidia fortunati, Actinidia fulvicoma, Actinidia glauco-callosa, Actinidia grandiflora, Actinidia hemsleyana, Actinidia henryi, Actinidia holotricha, Actinidia hubeiensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia indochinensis, Actinidia jijiangensis, Actinidia kolomikta, Actinidia laevissima, Actinidia lanceolata, Actinidia latifolia, Actinidia liangguangensis, Actinidia lijiangensis, Actinidia linguiensis, Actinidia longicarpa, Actinidia macrosperma, Actinidia melanandra, Actinidia melliana, Actinidia obovata, Actinidia pentapetala, Actinidia pilosula, Actinidia polygama, Actinidia rongshuiensis, Actinidia rubricaulis, Actinidia rubus, Actinidia rudis, Actinidia rufa, Actinidia rufotricha, Actinidia sabiifolia, Actinidia sorbifolia, Actinidia stellatopilosa, Actinidia strigosa, Actinidia styracifolia, Actinidia suberifolia, Actinidia tetramera,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620810: Based on the initial data import
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.